A shocking Trusted Tip on Worms!

Intestinal Parasites

Lots of puppies and kittens are born with worms! These internal parasites can cause vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss or failure to grow, and very rarely death. Over 10,000 cases of animal roundworms cause illness in children every year in some parts of the world.

Your veterinarian will prescribe an effective dewormer for all puppies and adult dogs, if indicated (according to lifestyle). So that you may better understand the problems internal parasites may cause, and what signs to look for, we have included a short description of the six most common types of intestinal parasites.

ROUNDWORMS - Are the most common type of intestinal worm. They are 2-4 inches long and resemble strands of spaghetti. They may cause vomiting, diarrhea or weight loss. They are transmitted through the stools of other infected dogs or cats, or through the uterus of the mother to her unborn babies. Entire worms can sometimes be seen in the stool or vomit of infested animals.

HOOKWORMS - Are half-inch long worms which attach to the lining of the small intestine, causing blood loss and diarrhea. Puppies and kittens can become infected through the mothers uterus before birth, or via her milk after birth. Older animals acquire hookworms from skin contact with stool from infected animals.

WHIPWORMS - Are not as common as other intestinal parasites but the disease they cause can be very serious. Bloody diarrhea and weight loss, are the symptoms seen. These worms are transmitted by ingestion of the stool of infested animals.

TAPEWORMS - Live in the small intestine, where the head attaches to the intestinal wall and produces a chain of segments. Mature segments containing the eggs are passed with the stool, or may be seen around the rectum. They resemble small grains of rice. They may be acquired by ingestion of rodents, birds, or most commonly, through the ingestion of fleas. Flea control is essential to control tapeworm infestations.

COCCIDIA - Are one-celled protozoan parasites, more like bacteria rather than "worms". Puppies and kittens can pick these up from their mothers or from eating rabbit or other wildlife droppings. They are treated with antibiotics.

GIARDIA - Are also a protozoan. They are very difficult to pick up on a regular stool check. Antibiotics or special wormers kill them but they are difficult to eradicate completely and often flare up with stress or other intestinal problems. They are contagious to humans and cause vomiting and diarrhea.

HEARTWORMS - Are a deadly parasite carried by mosquitoes. Risks vary according to place of residence and areas you travel with your pet. At this time, Saskatchewan is considered to be free of Heartworm risk. We will update you of any increased risks at your annual exam visits.

For more information, please read this pamphlet on Pets, Parasites and People.

Check out the listings here in the Vets and Pets category on THE REGINA DIRECTORY directory of experts. Here are some pictures  ( very magnified ) of some of the the nasty critters!

Tapeworm

The ' Handsome'  Hookworm

A Dog infected with WHIPWORMS

Stay Trusted my friends..SAFE and TRUSTED Of course!

KITCHEN AND BATH CLASSICS

Our final ( of 3 ) listing in the REGINA BATHROOOMS category is Kitchen and Bath Classics, and this really rounds off this category in a very good way..in fact the 3 businesses listed really are complimentary to each other and together they meet any and all your bathroom needs!

You can rest assured that you will be well taken care of from the very moment you walk into the new luxurious Kitchen & Bath Classics showroom on Hamilton Street . Their showroom consultants will give you their undivided attention and make your experience lasting and memorable, while simplifying the process of choosing the perfect fixtures for your dream bathroom. Wether it's for a new home that you are building ...or simply for a new look in your home, the Showroom Manager Shelley and her team are experts and really care about your needs and requirements..check out the listing here for some testimonials that Trusted were given from happy clients when we surveyed them for proof of their awesome service!

They even have a set consultation process that makes sure nothing is left to chance:

The Consultation Process:

Before Your Consultation Once you have made an appointment, consider the following before your visit:

• Bring your home plans – The Showroom consultants are well-acquainted with building specifications and can suggest your best options.

• Know your allowance – Perhaps your builder has established an allowance and they will keep that in mind as they make suggestions.

• Bring magazines with styles you like – You will encounter a wide variety of choices, from contemporary to traditional, from luxurious to functional. Having an idea of your tastes will allow your consultant to guide you in the right direction.

• Bring colour/tile/cabinet samples – It is important that your consultant knows what to work with.

During Your Consultation Your consultant will show you products that fit your needs or those that your builder has specified. If alternative products are chosen, he or she will contact your builder to determine whether additional labor costs will be incurred as a result. Once the product list is finalized, you will then come in for a formal review. They handle the rest!!

The parent company of Kitchen & Bath Classics is Wolseley. This is a great advantage as Wolseley is The Worlds number one distributor of Heathing and Plumbing products. However the company's roots were actually founded in Australia when it was one of the first companies to produce a mecahnical sheep shearing machine of all things !!

Click Here to read the fascinating history of the company, it really is a great story!

Wolseley Canada is proud to support the communities in which we all live and work. Two of the ways Wolseley does this is as a National Sponsor for Special Olympics Canada, and through Habitat for Humanity. Welcome Kitchen and Bath classics..we give you the ' Thumbs up'

We are the only REGINA DIRECTORY that works for you the consumer..stay Trusted my friends ...SAFE AND TRUSTED of course.

Our Trusted Regina website Designers on the Regina directory of excellence are Melcher Media & Design, lets tell you why they deserve to be 'Given the Thumbs up'.

In this ever-changing online world, Melcher realizes that businesses need more out of their online marketing and advertising initiatives, and they need it fast! To better suit their clients’ changing needs, they have innovative media services in their repertoire to enhance your marketing voice and to maximize your efficiency in the office. They have their own content management system; MelcherCMS, they manage online marketing & advertising campaigns, and produce online solutions and advertising collateral needed to get the job done. They have the skills and the vision to bring your project from the storyboard to a brilliant and impressive reality...and they boast a stellar team that brings RESULTS!

Dwayne Melcher is the President & Partner who leads the Melcher Media team. Dwayne has been working as a professional production designer and project manager since 2003 after he graduated with a diploma in 3D Animation and Design from New Media Campus in Regina, Saskatchewan. Dwayne has become a well-recognized contributor to the community. Producing marketing tools, designs, and strategic presentations for hundreds of companies locally and nationally, has afforded Dwayne the experience he needs to adapt to unforeseen emergencies and to find solutions.Dwayne is the company’s “role model”, creative leader and futurist visionary by applying simple values to every step of his projects. He truly believes that we must, “think of the end user, consider the project’s ultimate goal, and always be honest....and Trusted was very impressed with him from our very first meeting..he sets the tone for the rest of the team...starting with his Partner and Art Director, Mike Borsa.

Mike Borsa is the resident artist at Melcher and has been a professional Multimedia Designer for over 7 years. Mike brings a creative skill set and a desire for knowledge seldom found in the workplace. Whenever an idea pops into the minds of customers, Mike can make it happen!

Steve Pady ( Graphic Designer) is a rising star and his ability to come up with unconventional ideas and see art in a different light has made him an asset to Melcher and their clients.

Joey Jiang - Web Developer is extremely highly qualified with diplomas and qualifications from various prestigious institutions around the world (from Shanghai to Regina!). He has maintained his interests on e-commerce development and loves to share his ideas and to discuss the latest trends in the ever-changing world of computers, which he follows with a passion.

Arthur Zhang – Web Developer is the newest member of the Melcher family, Arthur Zhang is unparalleled when developing new media. One of the key members of our talented Programming Team, Arthur truly innovates for a living. He thrives at building complex algorithms and robust models to ensure everything we develop is thorough and well built. New possibilities are always around the corner thanks to Arthur's input here at Melcher Media and Design.

Jack Hilkewich - Animation Director has been in the Film and TV business since 1984. From feature films in Toronto to Cable Regina where he created the local hit TV show called the “James and Kevin Show” he has done numerous TV commercials & TV Shows and has many awards, including a Golden Sheaf.

 Here are some of their clients own words..describing those RESULTS we were teling you about earlier!

"The Melcher team has been an important part of the launch of Clear Creek Organics. Not only did they develop a website that is attractive and engaging, but they also developed our branding strategy, created our business plan, generated all of our business collateral, - including our trade show booths, brochures, catalogues, labels, and billboards - and took care of much of our advertising. I can honestly say that we wouldn't be where we are today without Melcher Media & Design." Clear Creek Organics

"Before working with Melcher Media my head was spinning and I was unsure of where to go for a new website. After a meeting with Dwayne and his team, I knew that his was the right company to do the complete design of my site. Melcher Media are professionals at what they do and work step by step with me to meet all my demands. Since redesigning our site we have double our sales via this channel." Ted, Best Western- Seven Oaks

So....what else is there to be said...if you are in Regina and need a website ...or need your current one updatin or re-designing contact Melcher...if you are struggling with SEO ( do you even know what that is and why it is so crucial to your online presence? ) call them..they can help...if you don't have a clue where to start with Social media..they can give you proven tools and help you gain skill in this new and every changing marketplace.....and if you want to see tangible results and have trackability they can share and explain analytic data about your site, your customers and let you know if what you are currently doing in your advertising is working for you.....alll you have to do is contact Melcher Media & Design, they are your local Web Design experts..start by going to their listing here in COMPUTER & WEBSITE DESIGN on THE Regina Directory of experts and excellence! 

A shocking Trusted Tip on the dangers of CHEWING GUM to your pets!!

 Although chewing gum is not a huge danger to humans, it poses as a dangerous and potentially lethal poison to our dog friends. Over the last few years, xylitol poisoning has been on the rise. Xylitol is a sugar substitute sweetener that is used in many products. Its use in North America has increased rapidly in the past few years, and it is widely found in sugar-free gum, candy, low-carbohydrate foods, sugar-free toothpaste and other oral hygiene products. It is also available in granulated form for baking. As a result of its increased availability in the home, veterinarians have seen an increase in the number of poisonings associated with xylitol, particularly in dogs. Xylitol is a problem in dogs because it is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, where it stimulates the release of insulin. This insulin release will then cause a hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) crisis. In higher doses, xylitol can also cause liver failure and death. Its effect on blood sugar and insulin in cats is not clear at this time. Xylitol is over 100 times as toxic as chocolate to dogs. As little as 2 pieces of chewing gum could cause hypoglycemia in a 20-pound (9-kilogram) dog. The first symptom of xylitol toxicity is usually vomiting, but signs of low blood sugar such as lethargy or weakness, seizures or collapse occur quickly afterwards. Because of the rapidity with which toxicity develops, testing for xylitol in the blood is not realistic. Therefore, a presumptive diagnosis of xylitol toxicity is made if a dog has a history of eating a product containing xylitol, is showing symptoms, and has low blood sugar levels. There is no antidote for xylitol toxicity, but if a dog is treated immediately with intravenous fluids, glucose supplementation and other supportive treatments the prognosis for recovery is good. The prognosis is worse if the dog becomes comatose, or if it develops liver failure or a bleeding disorder associated with the toxicity.

Check out the listing here in the Vets and Pets category on THE REGINA DIRECTORY directory of experts. They are YOUR Trusted Vets right here in Regina!

Radio Centre Consumer Electronics has been serving Regina since 1948 and is 100% locally owned and operated by Tim Parson and Rene Fahlman. What began as a small radio shop has transformed into a full service electronics store. From buying to installing to service, Radio Centre (www.radiocentre.ca/) is the place to visit when you're shopping for electronics, they share an article by Richard Fregosa they found recently on Cool Electrical stuff 2012!

A look at some of the most off-the-wall products seen at CES 2012 in Las Vegas.

"While CES always promises to be a tradeshow featuring some of the latest innovations, there are a couple of things you can always expect to see while at the show in Las Vegas. CES is never without two things, for example, the adult expo area and the "weird stuff." AVN and CES parted ways this year, so there will be no photos or commentary on the more "revealing" side of the show. I'll have to settle for showing you some of the items that left me scratching my head and wondering who buys this stuff. See pics of all these crazy items at the bottom of the page ....and let us know what you think...will they catch on? "

1:Electronic Cigars

Electronic cigars consists of a chassis, battery, heating element, and a “flavor pack” that provide such sumptuous tastes as “nicotine”, “cherry,” and other equally stomach churning concoctions. In my quest for journalistic integrity, I tried a puff on one of the sample units. The resulting taste can only be explained as sucking in the exhaust of one of these rock concert smoke machines. Half an hour later, I was still slightly gagging and coughing.

2:Alien Computer Parts

Deep Cool from Bejing, China, specializes in PC cooling products. Pictured is the “Dracula” video card cooling apparatus. I didn’t quite see Transylvanian industrial design at play, and for my money they could have totally called it the “Alien Resurrection Spinal demogrifier” and I would have totally bought it.

3:Home Cloud Server

 Some concepts totally make sense, but when their actual purpose is explained in rather unsettling detail, it’s hard for me to look at technology the same way. The home cloud server is basically a super roomba with one important distinction. Designed for the home healthcare market and specifically the eldery, the little remote pods are designed to “seek out and eliminate strong odors and byproducts” using a combination of sanitizing and deodorizing agents. It’s a delicate way of dealing with an indelicate problem.

4:The "Bieber-Bot" and the return of Pleo the Robot Dinosaur

Like this needs any explanation…

5: iPhone Bottle Opener Case One

One hand it makes sense, on the other hand, I totally expect Larry the Cable guy to be on speed dial for anyone who carries this around.

6:You're Too Drunk To Drive

Lockout "Game" What do the people who brought you the iPhone bottle opener case do for an encore? They offer a lockout system for your car ignition that lets you know you’ve had one too many. How do they do this? Breathalyzer? Sweat sample? Tiny drop of blood BAC reader? Well no, that would be too easy. This device makes determining your sobriety a game by forcing you to follow a “Simon Says” lighting pattern on the remote key fob to unlock your ignition.

7: The Watch Phone

or is it the Phone Watch? Burg brings you not one, but five watches with full cellular capabilities that also lets you text messages, and even has a built in camera for taking covert pictures. Oh yeah, it tells time too.

Find Radio Centre at 2100A Dewdney Ave, online at www.radiocentre.ca or check out their listing in AUDIO & VISUAL here on the REGINA DIRECTORY of excellence...Radio Centre are your Audio & Visual and ELECTRONIC Experts right here in Regina!

Nice Trusted Tip Radio Centre, our REGINA AUDIO & VISUAL ..and ELECTRONICS EXPERTS!!

Stay Trusted my friends..Safe and Trusted of course

Radio Centres store is on Dewdney in this beautiful old Building..you can't miss em!  

Getting a mortgage can be a stressful experience, especially if you have your heart set on your dream home and are anxious about your application being approved. Focus Mortgage Solutions do things just a little bit differently than their competitors...here is the owner Jason Dornstauder's first Trusted Tip as a REGINA MORTGAGE EXPERT  in his own entertaining words:

Buying a house is a real pain in the neck. Even for the most seasoned buyer - it's nearly impossible to be completely prepared for the journey...something ALWAYS comes up...and just when you think you have overcome every objection and provided every piece of paper possible...you find out "more information is required". It's frustrating and tiresome. So, how can someone prepare for the Joy's (HAHAHAHAHA...that's funny for so many reasons!) of becoming a homeowner?

While it's far from a complete recipe...here is a gentle nudge in the right direction. Keep in mind as you read this...this information is coming from a guy who has bought and sold numerous homes and has nearly a decade of being on the front line of the Mortgage process. While it seems a little "sharp" to read...it's probably close to the best information you can get. No sugar added - just 100% pure, unadulterated, FACT!

STEP ONE: Know what you can afford for a monthly payment...it's not what you think!

Just because you pay rent for $1200.00/month and are accustomed to it...doesn't mean that's what you can QUALIFY for based on the rules that exist...of which there are plenty! I can't stress this enough. Before you do anything else - sit down with a calculator and figure this out. Its actually not that hard. I will do my best to make it clear.

• Take your Gross (this is the number before deductions) MONTHLY income and multiply it by 42% - this gives you the MOST outstanding debt you can have that includes your mortgage, property taxes, condo fees, heat, credit cards, loans, lines of credit, etc. This is referred to as the Total Debt Service Ratio. An example will follow - stay tuned.

• Take your Gross ANNUAL MONTHLY income and multiply it by 32%...this will let you know the most you have to spend on HOUSING COSTS...Mortgage, Property Taxes, Condo Fees, Heat. This is called the Gross Debt Service Ratio.

Example: Gross Monthly Income: $5000.00 ($60,000.00 ANNUAL Earnings).

• TDS: $5000.00X42% = $2100.00

• GDS: $5000.00X32% = $1600.00 (This number may be revised based on other Credit Debt)

• Assume the following: $150.00/month for Property Taxes and $75.00/month for Heat.

• Assume the following DEBTS: Car Loan $320.00/month, Master Card at $90.00/month, and a Student Loan with $180.00/month payments.

Based on this scenario - the most this situation would permit for a Mortgage is based on the credit subtractions from the TDS...which will then marginally adjust the GDS. So take the $2100.00 and subtract all the credit items (2100.00 - 320.00 - 90.00 - 180.00 = $1510.00 Revised GDS). Now to figure out the mortgage (referred to as Principal and Interest) you have to take the Revised GDS and subtract the Property Taxes and the Heat costs (1510.00 - 150.00 - 75.00 = $1285.00 Principle/Interest MAX Payment).

That's anywhere from a $275,000.00 to $300,000.00 Mortgage Amount.

Of course there are some variables we still have to take in to account...such as size of down payment and whether or not we need the good folks at CMHC.

STEP TWO: Have the BASIC information at hand when applying for a Mortgage.

The most common documents are rather simple:

• A Letter of Employment that confirms your position, start date, annual earnings, work probation status, etc. Of course this letter should be on Company Letterhead and of course should be signed and dated by someone who can VERBALLY verify the contents of it should the lender call to confirm the details.

• A Pay Stub or two is also good to have on hand...preferably as current as possible up to 30 days old.

• Additionally - a VOID Cheque or Pre-Authorised Payment Form from the account you want to have your mortgage payments come from is also going to be required.

• A Solicitor accompanied by the Contact information is also good to have - don't worry, if you don't have one...most Brokers have multiple contacts for you to draw on.

Of course if you are Self Employed, or you make a ton of overtime or are commissioned based...there will be some other items requested in order to prove your income - best to actually speak to your broker to be totally sure what you need...doesn't hurt to call ahead. Be prepared with 2 most recent tax years (T1 Generals and NOA's)....it's lines 150 and 236 that we want to see!

STEP THREE: Realize that a Mortgage is a big deal...and must be treated as such.

In a world of microwave dinners and self serve checkout lanes built for your "convenience"...understand that your mortgage should not be treated in this fashion. If you want it done right - you want it done by the right person...a full time PROFESSIONAL. True, we can be mobile...but only to a certain degree...once we leave our office, we potentially leave a lot of our proverbial tools behind. We aren't plumbers...but hey for the amount a plumber charges for a service call, maybe we ought to be! And hiring a "Part Time" broker is probably the most detrimental decision you could make...when a problem arises, and that is entirely plausible, your broker better not be a stay at home mom cleaning up lego, or unavailable to you because they are working at their other job! It makes sense that your broker is available when it counts! Simply put - take the time to meet with your broker...if that means you have to schedule an appointment after work or you have to take time off work - it's important to understand that your Mortgage process is not the same as a Drive Thru. Quite honestly, you put yourself at risk by having a stranger over to your home...and more importantly the job is not likely to be done right the first time. While many people SELL themselves as professionals, and they may have plenty of education and know how behind them...you may get more than you bargained for...like really bad advice from truly unqualified people.

At FOCUS Mortgage Solutions - it's all about YOU! It's certainly not about us - because quite frankly we wouldn't be here if not for you. We are pleased that we have a large client base with over a 60% retention rate...and we hope you will be one of them!

Our service is Free - and we love what we do! We have the lowest rates in the country that the banks only dream they could offer...but we aren't in the sharing mood when it comes to them. There is a funny saying out there...how does it go againjQuery15203564789609444766_1336494858003 Oh yeah, "Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank. Give a man a bank and he can rob everyone!"

Jason Dornstauder AMP (Mortgage Broker Lic: 315761) Don't forget...we have a REGINA MORTGAGE for EVERYONE

You can Find Jason and the FOCUS Mortgage Solutions Team (Mortgage Brokerage License 315760) online at www.focusmortgagesolutions.com , at 104 - 438 Victoria Avenue Regina,or check out their listing on TRUSTED ...they are your REGINA MORTGAGE EXPERTS!

Thanks Jason, we always appreciate you down to earth honest take on all things..especially all things MORTGAGE in Regina.

Stay Trusted my friends..SAFE & TRUSTED of course!

Lindal Cedar Homes are your Lindal Suppliers in Saskatchewan, they provide the necessary expertise to design, supply and build the home of your dreams...literally. They offer a complete variety of home plan selections ready to be assembled, that will be delivered to your pre-determined site.

Doug Poucha, the President who is based in Saskatoon, strives to provide quality customer service that will meet your highest expectations...Doug shares his first Trusted Tip on the 17 Green Principlea that are the foundation of a Lindal Home! Lindal's Commitment to Green Home Building Since Sir Walter Lindal founded the company 64 years ago, the efficient use of materials and energy and innovative use of engineered building products has been our tradition since then. On January 29, 2009 the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Standards were approved by ANSI as the national standard for green home building. Lindal Cedar Homes is proud to be the first systems builder approved by the NAHB in the program and we are demonstrating our collaboration by building green homes coast to coast across North America. The Lindal Green Coast to Coast program will demonstrate how predictable, affordable and gratifying it is to build green anywhere you live—and how significant your energy and maintenance savings can be year after year. Long before “green” became fashionable, Lindal was creating homes with sustainability and the environment in mind. We believe that green is more than skin deep. Whether you begin with a time tested Lindal design or work with us to create a one-of-a kind home your Lindal home will be deeply rooted in nature. Read a Seattle Times article about a green Lindal home built in Seattle, Washington!

These 17 points which you can read more about on the Lindal web site, or discuss more with Doug in person, help you understand all about Lindal Cedar Homes, our commitment to the environment and building sustainable, green homes.

1.More than 60 years experience designing and delivering custom homes for many types of environments.

2.Commitment to using a plentiful, renewable resource from younger timber stands

3.Resource management, replacing trees used in our homes. For nearly 20 years we have planted over 200,000 trees in the names of our customers.

4.Our manufacturing process optimizes the use of material in the factory and greatly reduces on-site waste.

5.A history of innovation in material planning, the recipient of 18 building technology patents, and an ongoing research and development process.

6.Start with creating an environmentally intelligent site plan that considers; the lay of the land, existing vegetation, and microclimate including the sun and wind.

7.Solar gain, controlled by overhangs or natural vegetation reduces energy consumption and creates happy sunbathed homes.

8.Natural ventilation maintains air quality and reduces cooling costs.

9.Understanding what it takes to design and build energy efficient homes.

10.Planning expertise provided by Lindal professionals and local independent Lindal dealers, who are familiar with local regulations. Many are NAHB Certified Green Professionals, thoroughly trained in the NAHB's green home building standards.

11.The Lindal building system is a continually refined assembly of components that are designed to be used together, enhancing structural integrity and reducing infiltration.

12.Engineered building products are stronger and consume less material.

13.Lindal Green package specifications that include advanced framing, Energy Star™ rated cedar-framed windows with energy efficient glazing, and other resource efficient upgrades. Well-considered options enable you to tailor the components to the climatic conditions of the site and to your own desire to build green.

14.Prestained siding and other components use low-VOC stains, if desired

15.Preassembled interior and exterior rails reduce waste and on-site labor

16.Help with planning for energy efficient products, both in your Lindal package, and beyond the building phase

17.Your Lindal building package can be delivered in one load saving time, money and gas vs. the many necessary trips to the local lumber yard when not building a Lindal home.

Find Lindal Cedar Homes online here , their ' cabin' showhome is situated at 400-A 41 Street Saskatoon or check out their listing here , they are YOUR Home Building Experts right here in Saskatchewan..on THE REGINA DIRECTORY of excellence!

Enjoy the pics below of some Lindal and Lindal-Turkal Homes....we are sure they will tempt you!

Lindal-Turkel Home

Stay Trusted my Friends SAFE and TRUSTED of course

www.trustedregina.com is very proud to announce that Galon Insurance, our Trusted Regina Insurance partner has been honored by CAFE ( The Candian Association of Family Enterprise), as they win the Regina Family Enterprise of the year achievement award 2012!  

REGINA -- "It was the kind of bold move you'd expect from a guy who had been a boxer in his youth. It was 1963 when John Galon and his wife sold their business in Moose Jaw and invested just about everything they had in buying A.T. Brown and Co., an insurance firm in Regina. It was a gamble - but one that paid off with their firm, now called Galon Insurance Brokers, not only surviving but receiving the 2012 Family Enterprise of the Year Achievement Award from the Regina chapter of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise. The other two finalists for this award, presented Thursday night, were the Davis-Ward Centre for People Excellence and Robinson Residential Design. The story of Galon Insurance Brokers owes much to John Galon, who grew up as "a welfare baby" (as he put it in an advertisement decades ago), boxed competitively, served in the air force during the Second World War, then earned a commerce degree. His firm diversified into real estate holdings and sales, plus mortgages and insurance. When he died in May 2010, he was remembered not only for his business acumen, but for his many charitable and sports volunteer work, and for a 1982 run for the mayor's job, stressing tight financial management, economic development and securing the city's water supply. "His biggest thing was that all customers are basically friends - and relationships," says grandson Jason Galon, who today manages the firm, which has two offices in Regina and two more in Saskatoon. The Davis-Ward Centre for People Excellence, has been run for 18 years by the husband-and-wife team of Barry Davis and Wendy Ward, and specializes in training and development, including customer service and management skills, "train-the-trainer" coaching skills, executive coaching and personal development. Robinson Residential Design has been run by John and Janet Robinson for 15 years and focuses on the design of multi-family dwellings, interior design and structural drafting, notably cottages and homes - one of which led to a laudatory mention on HGTV's Sarah's Farmhouse series. Jason Galon said the lesson from the success of this family firm - with five family members involved in it - is simple. "The biggest thing is communication from the previous generation to the new generation in terms of long-term goals and commitment," he said. That should include the thorny question of whether younger members even want to get into the family business. Jason studied arts, not business, in university, but got into the insurance business right after graduation in order to "try it out." A decade later, "I certainly love what I do." (ref: Regina Leader Post Jan 13th 2012- Will Chabun) 

In Other Trusted News

Another of our Trusted partners also received some exciting news this week..Adele Kulyk the founder/owner of Global Healthcare Connection Inc, was infomed she has been nominated for a SABEX Award for New Business Venture of the year! Adele is a true expert in her field and she deserves all the recoginition she receives. Adele is a Health and Wellness expert on www.trustedsaskatoon.com .

Trusted wishes her the best , and hopes to be celebrating with her when finalists are announced in April!

Adele Kulyk: Founder of Globsl Helthcare Connections.

It has been a positive and wonderful week for Trusted and it's partners across the province...1 award for Galon,a SABEX Nomination for Global Healthcare and multiple SABEX Nominations for www.trustedsaskatoon.com , the Saskatoon Directory of experts and excellence!

Stay Trusted my friends..SAFE and TRUSTED of course!

Trusted is eager to brag about our latest Trusted Business on the Regina Directory of excellence...and we really are thrilled to be able to brag about the two sister businesses that have finalised our AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE category on the Regina Directory...and they have qualified as the first TIRE listing too!

Welcome to Whitmore Park Napa Auto Care Centre and North Albert Treadquarters...lets tell you why they get the 'Thumbs up'  from www.trustedregina.com

The Trusted Team at Whitmore Park! Happy Bunch!

How many times have you heard about people being ripped off when it comes to getting their vehicle fixed?

Single women and older people feel especially vunerable. If the vehicle is newer many people choose to pay more and take their cars back to the dealership to get fixed, as they just don't want to risk being taken for a ride ( literally).. I am sure you have heard about women being made to feel very rather stupid because they just don't know much about what go's on underneath the hood of their car...or perhaps because they have had an uncomfortable experience because of the testosterone/ sexist environment in the shop itself..whatever you have experienced personally , or heard about , there is no doubt that Auto Repair and Service fall in that Top 5 ' least Trusted' categories of all time..and as we look at the website data for www.trustedregina.com  it is already the number 1 most viewed category ( and we haven't launched to the public yet) www.trustedsaskatoon.com it shows that in Saskatoon it is the 2nd most viewed category..so that should tell you something!!!

These 2 ' sister Auto Shops' we are bragging about today are run with the same philosophies ..the customer comes first..and underpromise and overdelivery is the right way to conduct business!

Whitmore Park Napa Auto Care is a service oriented business where your complete satisfaction is their goal. Mike and his loyal team of certified and trained technicians are well equipped to repair your vehicle and get you back on the road. You not only get excellent customer service when you take your vehicle in for repair or service at Whitmore Park but you can also rest easy that the job will be done right... when we surveyed their clients recently as part of the verification / application process to be ' TRUSTED' and we are happy to report they had GLOWING reviews from everyone we spoke to, and it is clear that most of their clients came to them through recommendation and Word of Mouth from others who knew them and deal with them..which is always a good sign!

As for North Albert Treadquarters our 1st Trusted TIRE listing and last Trusted Auto Repair & Service Listing ..well both the owner of www.trustedregina.com and Renee one of the Trusted Consultants in Regina have been (un) -Lucky enough to have to need their services since they came on board the directory...so we would both like to share our REAL experiences with you....

Here is Renee's recent email to Brian the owner of the 2 shops.

" Hi Brian, I just wanted to pass along a 'pat on the back' so to speak for Stu at North Albert TreadQuarters...he was a real life saver to myself, my husband, and my mom yesterday. We've seemed to have a really rough month when it came to vehicles, My car had a tire blow out on the highway coming back home from Saskatoon with myself and our daughter in the car, and then to top it all off my mom's car was acting up yesterday (thankfully not as serious as we feared) and in light of her stressful time, it was the last thing we needed. I called Stu yesterday and he made me feel much better and calmed me down and he really looked after us! He understood the stress in the situation, also realized how difficult it is to arrange things living outside of town, and then proceeded to look after her car situation for us. He gained a new customer in my mom...she was really impressed and I just wanted to say thanks to him for looking after her. I already knew how great the business was and how deserving they were to be part of Trusted Regina, and it was nice to see it first hand for myself. So, HUGE thanks to Stu - both my mom and my husband commented how nice he was to deal with and beyond the business aspect you could really see the good person he is. Just wanted to let you know, Merry Christmas -- Renee Larre Trusted Consultant"

As for the owner Sara ...well this week down in Regina she got a flat and she stopped at North Albert Treadquarter on the way back to Saskatoon to see if they could fit her in and fix the problem...Stu and the guys were wonderful, they got her van in the bay straight away, she enjoyed a great ' meeting of minds' conversation when she introduced herself and switched business cards with Stu, the manager Renee mentioned in her email to the owner( who, by the way said they agreed that Titan, the other Trusted Regina Auto Repair & Service expert, absolutely belonged on the site in the converstation.) and within 10minutes the TIRE was fixed and when she went to pay, she was told there was no charge !!

She drove away with a big grin ..happy to know they were so great..completetly satisfied with her experience...then 10 mins later she got this email from Stu:

"Hey Sara It was great to meet you today!  Curtis also checked the pressure in the the other tires and and adjusted them accordingly. Curtis also noticed that your change oil reminder came up on the message center and that the oil change sticker appeared to be way over the recommended km.May just be that the reminder wasn't reset but he wanted me to advise you none the less. Regards Stu Larson North Albert Treadquarters" 

She has been shamed into going for an oil change today! Thanks Stu and the guys you are AWESOME!

Now if that doesn't PROVE the validity of Trusted and what we stand for then nothing will...CONGRATULATIONS , we are PROUD to give Stu. Mike and the 2 wonderful auto shops team the ' Thumbs up' on our Regina directory of the BEST...other directories just  list the rest..check out their listings here under AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE and TIRES    

Stay Trusted my friends...SAFE and TRUSTED of course!

From the friendly and welcoming receptionists to the stylists and estheticians who genuinely care about giving you the service you deserve, the amazing team at Shear Escape Salon and Spa have created a warm and relaxing atmosphere for their guests to be pampered in. This full service salon offers hair cut and color for men and women as well as makeup, pedicures, nails, facials, waxing and many more Signature Services. Here they share their first Trusted Tip  

Has anyone noticed lately a certain trend making a comeback in the fashion Industry ?

Stars and models alike have gone back to the center part which when worn wavy can have a bohemian laid back vibe or try it sleek and straight for a sexy evening look! I myself have been growing out my side bang with the hopes of being able to wear my locks like Whitney Port with a fresh and romantic looking Center Part. If you are thinking you would like to try this look here are some tips to remember: -Very few people have a perfectly symmetrical face and sometimes a harsh center part can accentuate features that you would otherwise like to conceal...for example, if your nose is a bit off center or eyes that are not quite aligned try having your part slightly off center to even out your features. -A great way to make the center part less extreme and a little softer is by using your index finger to create the part instead of a comb or don't go as far back with your part. -If you have a widows peak or a stubborn cowlick in your bangs, not to worry, you can still rock this look. Two tricks I use are immediately after applying product to wet hair I part my hair where I like it and then use loose clips or bobby pins to hold my hair in place while I apply my makeup. The 2nd trick is to blow dry the hair with a brush in a downward direction until they are dry and laying in the place I would like them to stay. -A great way to transform this hairstyle into a sleek evening look is to flat iron your locks with a setting spray such as Redken Iron Silk and finish with a few pumps of Orofluido Shine Spray. Remember to keep your makeup on the lighter side so it doesn't compete with your hairstyle. -While the boho look can sometimes seem casual, this parting in your hair also works great with an easy updo. Celebrities like Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere have dazzled the red carpet with loose locks and a center part. Also, try a wavy ponytail and leave the layers around your face out. So be creative and try something new and fresh! And always remember you can ask your hairstylist to give you pointers on how to execute this look. Good luck:) <

You can Find Shear Escape at Shoppers Lanmdmark Mall, Albert st, Regina, online at www.shearescape.ca or you can Check out their listing here in the Salon category on THE REGINA DIRECTORY directory of experts. They are YOUR Trusted Salon and Hair experts right here in Regina!

Stay TRUSTED my friends... SAFE and TRUSTED of course